rear end noises???

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May 9, 2003 | 12:29 PM
  #1  
My pass side rear end is making crackling sound's on slow take off and braking coming to a stop. I checked the sway bar link's and they are ok. If anyone has had similar problem's I would really appriciate your input!! It really sound's like something broke!!
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May 10, 2003 | 08:28 AM
  #2  
There are many possibilities.

It could be as little as a loose wheel. You may have a bearing failure, with possible axle damage. It could be a hanging brake, loose tire on the wheel, differential side gear, or even tire damage.

I had a set of radials that slipped the reinforcement belts, and the resultant noise sounded like a failed wheel bearing. After new bearings, seals, and brakes, I finally installed some spare wheels/tires, and the noise disappeared. Reinstalling the tires confirmed the problem, and I haven't owned a set of Michelin tires since. (Goofy Frenchies).

What axle/brakes do you have? If you raise the rear axle, chock the fronts, and run the engine at idle (in gear) does the noise still occur?
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May 10, 2003 | 09:40 AM
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when radials first came out, or shortly after my grandpa had same thing happen with michelin radial tire on a comapaney car he had. never bought michelin ( or sears i hear are also michelin) again and he got me to not trusting them. after working for goodyear they became my first choice for name brand tires.
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